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The 49ers will bring in Cal inside linebacker D.J. Holt for a pre-draft workout in April, according to a source.

Holt (6-0, 245), who is projected as a late-round pick or an undrafted free agent, ranked 10th in the Pac-12 in tackles (82) and tackles for loss (10.5) last year. As a junior, he tied for third in the conference with three forced fumbles. Holt was not invited to the NFL combine.

The 49ers will likely be closely examining the inside linebackers in the upcoming draft class. Tavares Gooden is the only backup inside linebacker on the roster behind All-Pros Patrick Wilis and NaVorro Bowman. Larry Grant, a restricted free agent, received a seventh-round tender and it remains to be seen if he’ll return in 2012. Grant was the primary backup last year and played well in three starts while Willis was sidelined with a hamstring injury.